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Ivy Trace/ICR zoning issue tabled until Aug. 14
(Local News ~ 08/07/18)
After more than four hours and 40 minutes of Zoning Board discussion, impassioned pleas, thoughtful reflection and even a snarky comment or two, only two things were really certain late Tuesday night. One, Greencastle Board of Zoning Appeals member Andrew Ranck -- one of four voting on the issue -- is not in favor of granting the requested special exception for Indiana Center for Recovery (ICR) to put an inpatient detox center with an on-site medical laboratory in the former Ivy Trace assisted living facility (once known as Greencastle Nursing Home) at 815 Tacoma Drive on the city's northeast side.. ...
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National Night Out event postponed by weather
(Local News ~ 08/07/18)
The stormy weather and damp conditions at Robe-Ann Park in Greencastle have forced the postponement of Tuesday's National Night Out event, organizers have announced. The rain date will be Thursday, Aug. 9, from 5-8 p.m. at Robe-Ann Park.
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Annual AHB reunion this weekend to mark band's 40th anniversary
(Local News ~ 08/07/18)
It may have been 20 years ago today that Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play, but it's been 40 years since Greencastle's own boys of summer -- many summers -- hit the road for their first gigs as the Average House Band. And they have not been going in and out of style. In fact, those familiar faces of the Average House Band are poised to stage their annual reunion concert Friday and Saturday, Aug. 10-11 when the group and its faithful following returns to the Inn at DePauw...
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Landes, Aitken claim first career LPS feature wins
(Professional Sports ~ 08/07/18)
PUTNAMVILLE — Saturday was a night of firsts at Lincoln Park Speedway, as Paris, Ill., native Garrett Aitken captured his first career sprint car feature win and West Terre Haute’s Sydney Landes picked up her first career UMP Modified feature win. Aitken got his evening started on the right foot by recording a victory in his heat race with Jadon Rogers and AJ Hopkins each winning their respective races as well...
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SPORTS BRIEFS: Time changed for Vipers 10U baseball tryout
(Community Sports ~ 08/07/18)
The Greencastle Vipers 10-and-under travel baseball club will be having tryouts from 3-5 p.m. on Saturday at Big Walnut Sports Park in Greencastle. The time was recently changed due to a conflict with youth football activities. “Our mission as coaches is to help each athlete grow his baseball IQ, become a better player and teammate and strive to be a better player than the day before,” said Darren Hughes, one of the team’s coaches. ...
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Eagle grad Yon named Manchester scholar-athlete candidate
(College Sports ~ 08/07/18)
Football student-athlete, Spartan student ambassador, sports information student staff member and business management and sport management double major. Daunting task, right? Manchester University senior Zane Yon, a 2015 South Putnam graduate, said it’s possible for that lifestyle and being successful as a college student...
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Cougar golfers second in triangular
(High School Sports ~ 08/07/18)
Greencastle senior Bailey Shuee was the second low scorer on Monday in a triangular girls’ golf match with a 45. Lebanon won the match with a 189, while North Putnam was second with 228 and Greencastle placed third with 238. Abby Simmerman shot a 54 to pace the Cougars...
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Legan-Tharp family farm recognized at Indiana State Fair
(Local News ~ 08/07/18)
INDIANAPOLIS -- The Legan and Tharp families are well-known as exemplary figures in the farming industry. They have been recognized for their service on agricultural boards at the state level, and for promoting a culture of sustainability on their large operation near Fillmore...
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Camp Friend 5K challenge on Sept. 8
(Local News ~ 08/07/18)
Camp Friend will be sponsoring a 5K wilderness walk/run challenge on Sept. 8 to help raise funds for revitalizing the grounds and to build new facilities. The fee is $20 per adult for pre-registration and $25 the day of the race. Children 12 and under can participate $15 and $20...
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Application for Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship open
(Local News ~ 08/07/18)
The Putnam County Community Foundation has announced that it has once again been approved to administer the 2019 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship. After more than 20 years, this prestigious scholarship provides full tuition, including a $900 book stipend per year, for four years to any accredited Indiana college or university...
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Big Walnut project to improve water quality launched
(Local News ~ 08/07/18)
Do you live, work, farm or play in the Big Walnut or Deer Creek drainages? A new project focusing on assessing, protecting and improving water quality; engaging individuals interested in the Big Walnut and Deer Creek drainages; and updating a plan for the Big Walnut and Deer Creek drainages will host its first public meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 22...
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Putnam Scanner for August 8, 2018
(Police Logs ~ 08/07/18)
County Jail Sixteen people were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently. Tuesday • At 5:39 a.m. Heather Lynn Ordway, 28, Greencastle, was lodged at the jail on a local warrant. • At 2:07 a.m. Amber Nicole Spurrier, 35, Cloverdale, was taken into custody for public intoxication...
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